Justin Smith

Presentation Topic: More than Orthotics: Collaborative Strategies for Load Management

Justin Smith is the founder of Achieve Podiatry. He is a highly skilled and experienced musculoskeletal podiatrist with a diverse and broad training background. He is the consultant podiatrist to the Newcastle Knights and Newcastle Jets, and regularly works with elite and professional athletes along with sporting teams across the Newcastle region.

Passionate about sports medicine, movement assessment, and performance-based rehabilitation, Justin has a strong interest in managing complex and persistent lower limb conditions. He takes a practical, outcomes-driven approach, combining evidence-based care with strength and conditioning principles to optimise both recovery and performance.

Alongside his clinical work, Justin is actively involved with the University of Newcastle Podiatry Faculty as a Sports Podiatry Tutor, Clinical Educator, and contributor to research projects. He is also the co-founder of Orthotic Therapy in the 21st Century and has developed practical, implementation-focused education for podiatrists and other health professionals. Justin’s broader mission is to continue developing clarity and understanding between professions through collaborative education and training.